Senior Software Engineer, Optimizer

The role

This person will design, build, and maintain core optimization technology and full-stack systems. They will lead technical projects, operationalize the optimizer for scale, and provide leadership within the engineering team.

What you will do

• Partner with product to refine improvements in the optimizer core algorithm and orchestration framework.
• Research, recommend, and implement extensions to core optimization technology using new technologies.
• Lead major projects and support the product squad in meeting goals.
• Provide technical leadership over key areas of the stack.
• Apply best practices in communication, collaboration, and project management.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Be on-call as needed.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of development experience
• Prior success in driving software delivery on complex and challenging technology projects
• Depth of knowledge in at least some of the following: Linear optimization modeling and solvers, Application stacks built heavily on machine learning, Product and infrastructure stacks leveraging gener
• Ability to dive into frontend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering
• Demonstrated record of diving deep into complex product requirements and challenging technical domains
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining scalable web applications, implementing unit and integration tests, and working with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience and comfort operating in a fast startup environment

Nice to have

• Prior experience in EdTech

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities including free access to online learning programs

About the company

Timely builds tools to help schools create high quality master schedules using AI technology. They serve districts and charter school organizations across 20+ states.